Seven locations across the north west have been featured in The Sunday Times' Best Places to Live list - with three in Greater Manchester. The comprehensive guide, now in its 11th year, includes a total of 72 locations across the UK, chosen by The Sunday Times' expert panel.
After visiting each area, judges assess factors from schools to transport, broadband speeds to culture, as well as access to green spaces and the health of the high street. This year's annual list features more new entries than ever before.
In previous years the extensive list has featured regional winners including Levenshulme, Ancoats and Stockport as some of the best places to live in the north west. In 2022, the Sunday Times put Prestwich on the list for the first time and Altrincham was in the running for the second year in a row.
